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In reply to the discussion: The Probelm With Capitalism [View all]MineralMan
(146,254 posts)47. That is precisely the question, isn't it?
The answer that is most often given is a throwback to a pre-industrial society. We cannot return to that place at this point.
Perhaps on an individual basis, it is possible, but even the farmer's market grower still depends on technology. He drives his vehicle to the market, where other people drive their vehicles to buy his produce. We no longer live in agrarian villages, where the farm is near the market. The concept seem simple, but it is not simple in reality.
Nothing is simple any longer, really. Capitalism is the essential product of advancing technology.
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I would say that how well an owner accurately makes that sort of assessment determines whether their
Hugh_Lebowski
Jun 2021
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Big Corps with stocks are hogtied to making a profit for the stockholders and taking from the...
Brainfodder
Jun 2021
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The real problem with (under-regulated) capitalism is inevitable concentration of wealth
Mysterian
Jun 2021
#9
Capitalism can only work if it is tightly regulated to protect labor, consumers and the environment
ShazamIam
Jun 2021
#17
So exploiting others is natural. I disagree when the evidence shows that we advance when we
ShazamIam
Jun 2021
#23